League-position context
Sanfrecce Hiroshima rank3rd
Consadole Sapporo rank10th
Sanfrecce Hiroshima points55
Consadole Sapporo points45
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: #3 ยท 55 pts ยท GD +11
11 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Consadole Sapporo: #10 ยท 45 pts ยท GD -10
21 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.